Livon Collio DOC Pinot Grigio 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Livon
Label Name:
 
Collio DOC Pinot Grigio
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Grigio
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Tasting Panel - 91 pts ; multiple retailer sommelier listings ~91/100

Tasting Note
Straw-yellow with floral and lime blossom notes, plus pear, apple and subtle vanilla. Dry, medium-bodied with bright acidity, saline minerality and a long, aromatic finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled fish (sea bass, trout), seafood risotto, white meat (roast chicken), light cream sauces, soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Vietnamese spring rolls, mild Thai or Japanese fish dishes, lightly spiced Chinese seafood.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; cold maceration and decantation; fermented in stainless steel at ~18°C; aged 4–5 months on lees in steel, then bottled after short bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
Aziende Agricole Livon, family-run estate (founded 1964) in Dolegna del Collio; works Collio marl/clay sites with traditional training and selective hand-harvest.